American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc
Lubbock, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747506)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 687-6547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated for this agency.
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Lubbock, Texas.
Yes, American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747506, certified since January 11, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lubbock, Texas, certified since January 11, 2011 (CCN 747506). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5, which falls below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not included in the provided data, so it should be treated as not yet rated for that measure. On the timeliness-of-care measure, 96.00% of home health episodes began care in a timely manner. For patients needing help with walking or moving around, 43.47% showed improvement in this area, according to CMS outcome data.
The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Lubbock office, indicating a moderately wide regional service area in the surrounding Lubbock area.
All ratings and percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage supplied for this listing. Consumers are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 747506) and has been since January 11, 2011, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on this measure; contact the agency at (806) 687-6547 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/747506?state=TX).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Lubbock, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
You may want to ask about current staffing, specific outcome measures, and service availability directly by calling (806) 687-6547, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 11, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (806) 687-6547 for information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach American Star Home Health & Hospice Care Inc at (806) 687-6547 to inquire about starting care.
What is the agency's timely care performance?
According to CMS data, 96.00% of the agency's home health episodes began care in a timely manner.
How well do patients improve in walking ability under this agency's care?
CMS outcome data shows 43.47% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around while under this agency's care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/11/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.